How far is Hardin, KY from Calvert City, KY?
The driving distance from Hardin, KY to Calvert City, KY is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hardin and Calvert City.
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Start on 4th Street
48 m · 9 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Commerce Street
1238 ft · 40 sec · Commerce Street
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Turn left onto Aurora Highway
2412 ft · 41 sec · Aurora Highway
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Continue on Brewers Highway
2033 ft · 35 sec · Brewers Highway
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Turn right
7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Purchase Parkway North: Calvert City
2516 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
9.6 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Paducah, Calvert City
1.4 km · 56 sec
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Continue on Calvert City
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn left
2202 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hardin and Calvert City.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Purchase Parkway North
Merge slight right
9.59 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Hardin and Sunny near Calvert City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hardin to Calvert City?
The road trip is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Benton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Hardin and 11.2 miles from Calvert City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.98 one way or $5.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hardin and Sunny near Calvert City.
Stop Ideas Near Benton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hardin and Calvert City. Straight-line distance: 18.8 mi (30.26 km).
#1 Hardin
Human settlement in Marshall County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 607 |
| Coordinates | 36.7647800, -88.2953100 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Calvert City
City in Marshall County, Kentucky
| Population | 2,505 |
| Coordinates | 37.0333900, -88.3500400 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-88.350214, 37.033414)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.68 | $7.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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